EUGENE TAPAHE
ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER
BEAUTY AND RESILIENCE
Eugene Tapahe is a contemporary artist inspired by his Diné (Navajo) traditions and modern experiences. His art reflects the beauty and resilience of Native American culture. Tapahe earned his MFA in Studio Art from Brigham Young University. Through various visual mediums, he strives to create a balance between the past and present, celebrating and honoring the identity and culture of Native Americans.
artist
ARTIST STATEMENT
I draw inspiration from my Diné (Navajo) traditions and modern experiences. My work reflects the beauty and resilience of Native American culture. I strive to unite these two worlds in my concepts while transcending worldly uncertainties.
I seek to create a soothing balance between the past and present by using subtle contrasts, natural colors, and contours. My presence in today’s world, marked by misappropriation and disconnection from the Earth, inspires my compositions, which mirror the traditional stories and philosophy of my people—to always walk in beauty.
My ideas are expressed through photography, video, printmaking, installation, and mixed-media sculpture. Through various visual mediums, I intend to celebrate and honor the identity and culture of Native Americans. Ultimately, the persona of my work offers unity, hope, and healing.
fine art
"The land where I was raised embodies the Navajo concept of hózhó, representing harmony, beauty, and balance. This connection inspires me to unite people through art and healing. I incorporate natural materials and traditional harvesting methods to preserve the spirituality of my work, navigating the space between the traditional and contemporary worlds."
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The land where I was raised embodies the Navajo concept of hózhó, representing harmony, beauty, and balance. This spiritual connection inspires me to unite people through art and healing. I use natural materials and traditional harvesting methods to maintain the spirituality of my work, navigating between the traditional and contemporary worlds as an artist.BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART, PROVO, UT
January 24 - April 26, 2025
THE ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY OF ART DEALERS
The Photography Show presented by AIPAD, the longest running fair dedicated to photography in the world, will take place at the Park Avenue Armory, with exhibitors from around the globe unveiling an exciting and diverse mix of work that reflects a fluid and dynamic understanding of the photographic medium.
PARK AVENUE ARMORY, NEW YORK CITY, NY
April 23-27, 2025
13th INTERNATIONAL ART COMPETITION
CHURCH HISTORY MUSEUM, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
April 24, 2025
AUTRY MUSEUM AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS FESTIVAL
THE AUTRY MUSEUM, LOS ANGELES, CA
June 7-8, 2025
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